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Versatility is the key to any good home theater receiver. Just how much can it do? With the Sony STR-DN1040, the question should be, "What doesn't it do?" With built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, loads of connections for all your equipment, 4K pass-through and upscaling, and multi-room capability, you'll stay busy exploring this receiver's many features — and have a ball doing it.

Covering all the bases for streaming music

The 'DN1040 makes it easy to enjoy streaming music through your stereo or surround sound speakers. It starts with built-in Wi-Fi, so you can get connected to your home network without a wired connection to your router. Once you're networked, you can stream music from your iPhone®, iPad®, or iTunes® on your computer with Apple AirPlay. Not an Apple user? Then stream over Bluetooth from your compatible smartphone or tablet. Or pull music from that networked PC in your basement or office. Even without supplying your own tunes, you can listen to free Internet radio from Pandora®, Slacker, and vTuner on your receiver. Or you can plug your smartphone or tablet into one of the two front-panel ports — USB for Apple devices, and a special HDMI input for MHL-compatible Android™ devices.

Add bounce to movie soundtracks

Of course, the 'DN1040 is much more than the sum of its impressive streaming options. It's a powerful home theater receiver capable of driving a 7-channel surround sound system. Movie soundtracks will explode with realism, especially if you connect "surround back" or "front height" speakers to bring a more theater-like experience into your living room. Looking for a little more low-end rumble for your large room? A second subwoofer preamp output lets you add an extra sub, so movie sound effects will make you jump out of your seat. With 8 HDMI inputs, all the latest Dolby and DTS decoding, and plenty of digital and analog audio inputs, the 'DN1040 has all you need to get the most out of your speakers, HDTV, and all your music and movie sources.

Hit the ground running with Sony's setup wizard

It's easy to get the STR-DN1040 connected and running so you can start enjoying movies and music. The on-screen guide and setup wizard will walk you through the steps, including Sony's automatic speaker calibration system. Just plug in the included microphone and let the receiver configure your speakers for accurate, balanced sound customized for your room. Once you're all hooked up and connected to your wireless network, be sure to download Sony's Media Remote app for your smartphone or tablet. It's the easiest way to control your receiver's most important features with touchscreen simplicity. Also try Sony's Network Audio Remote app for quick access to your digital music files.

free Sony Network Audio Remote app lets you stream music stored on your Apple or Android smartphone or tablet wirelessly to the receiver (not compatible with devices running Android 4.4; Sony is working on a solution to this problem)

Receivers: Your ticket to sensational sound

Your receiver powers your speakers and lets you connect and select your entertainment sources. But a great receiver does a lot more  it ignites your emotions. From the passion of a favorite musical artist, to the crossfire of a super-charged movie soundtrack, to the intensity and immersion of a fast-paced video game, your receiver is the key to experiencing and enjoying it in full.

Front Height: You can enjoy vertical sound effects if
you connect two additional Front-Height speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIz
mode. No Surround Back speakers in this configuration.

B-Speakers: If you are only connecting a 5.1ch speaker
system, you can use the Surround Back/Front Height amp channels as a Speaker
B output, allowing you to place a pair of speakers in another room of the
house. Speaker B can be played at the same time of Speaker A, or by itself.
Speaker B uses the same volume control and source input as Speaker A.

Front Bi-Amp: If you are not using the Surround Back/Front Height
at all, you can connect them to your front speakers using a bi-amplifier
connection (if applicable). This provides even better sound quality from
your front speakers. Your home theater setup will be limited to 5.1ch.

Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC) w/ A.P.M (Automatic
Phase Matching): The Sony
STR-DN1040 is equipped with Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Technology which uses
the included microphone to automatically check the speaker connections, adjust
the speaker output levels, calculate the distance from each speaker to the
listening position, check for phase, and distinguish frequency characteristics of each speaker.
The microphone has an 15' cord attached that plugs into the microphone input on
front of the receiver. You can also choose to manually adjust the AV receiver's
speaker settings.

Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) Mode: The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.)
mode allows you to listen to high fidelity sound and select the decoding mode
for listening to a 2-channel stereo sound as multi-channel. You can set the
A.F.D. mode to Auto or Multi Stereo.

A.F.D. Auto: Presets the sound as it was
recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.

Note: Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be
selected if your audio source is connected to the A/V preamplifier via a
digital audio connection (HDMI, optical, or coaxial). To enjoy true 7.1ch
Dolby Digital TrueHD and DTS-HD surround sound, the AV receiver must be connected
to your Blu-ray player via HDMI.

HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD D.C.S): HD Digital Cinema Sound
(HD-D.C.S.) is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest
acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is based on precise
response measurement data of a mastering studio. With this mode, you are able to
enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of sound,
but also the best sound ambience, just as the movie's sound engineer intended in
the mastering process. You can choose from four HD-D.C.S movie modes (Dynamic,
Theater, Studio, or Sport) and six music modes (Berlin P.Hall, Concertgebouw,
Musikverein, Jazz Club, Live Concert, or Portable Audio).

Analog Direct: The receiver's Analog Direct mode
outputs audio from only the front left and right speakers without any tone
or DSP processing; only the volume and front speaker balance adjustments are
active.

Pure Direct: To further enhance sound quality, the
receiver's Pure Direct mode not only bypasses the tone and DSP processing,
but also turns off the front-panel display to suppress any noise which may
affect sound quality.

HP 2CH: Sets the receiver to power only the front left
and right speakers, no surround and no subwoofer. Two channel sources bypass
the sound field processing and multi channel sources are down-mixed to 2
channels.

HP Direct: Amplifies the source without any processing,
only the volume and front speaker balance adjustments are active.

Equalizer: You can adjust the
tonal quality (bass & treble level) of the front speakers from -6dB to +6dB,
in 1dB steps.

D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear): The Digital Legato
Linear function is a Sony proprietary technology that allows low quality
digital audio signals and analog audio signal to be played back with high
quality sound.

Sound Optimizer: The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy
clear and dynamic sound at low volume levels. It automatically calibrates
the sound which cannot be heard well when you turn down the volume level.
After Auto Calibration is performed, the sound level is optimized to suit
your environment.

Dynamic Range Compressor: This feature allows you to compress the
dynamic range of the sound track. You can select standard or maximum
compression, or off (only works with Dolby Digital sources).

Auto Volume: Auto Volume adjust the volume automatically depending on
the input signal or content from the connected equipment. This function is
useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV
programs.

Center Lift Up: By using front high speakers, you can
lift up the sounds of the center speaker to an appropriate height on the
screen, allowing you to enjoy a more natural representation.

Digital Inputs: The receiver has two optical
digital inputs and one coaxial digital inputs (all assignable). You
can choose auto decoding or PCM for the digital audio inputs. Auto
will decode the signal in its original form (Dolby Digital, DTS,
PCM, etc), PCM decodes the signal to 2-channel.

Speaker Outputs: The receiver is equipped with
binding post terminals for all speaker channels. The binding post
terminals will accept bare wire, pin connectors, and banana plugs
(single only). Use speakers with a 6- to 16-ohm impedance.

Headphones: When headphones are plugged into
the full-size 1/4" jack on the front panel, all the speakers
are automatically muted. No sound is output from the headphones
when an iPod or iPhone is connected to the receiver.

Video Section

8 HDMI Inputs/2 HDMI Outputs: The Sony STR-DN1040 is
equipped with eight HDMI v.1.4 inputs (7 rear/1 front) for connecting
HDMI-equipped audio/video component; such as your satellite/cable receiver,
Blu-ray/DVD player, and game system. The receiver also allows you to connect
all of your devices to up to two TVs with HDMI, via its dual HDMI monitor
outputs; reducing cable clutter. The dual HDMI outputs will simultaneously
output the same audio/video signal to the two TVs. The receiver's HDMI v.1.4
jacks are compatible with 1080p/24Hz and 4K video, 3D video signals, Deep
Color & x.v.Color technology; as well as LipSync, ARC, and HDMI control.

4K Pass-Through: 4K Pass Through allows the Sony
STR-DN1040 to receive super high-definition resolution video and pass the
video signal to a 4K compatible TV or display monitor. This ensures
compatibility with the latest super high resolution video formats.

Deep/x.v.Color Support: The Sony AV receiver also
supports Deep Color and x.v.Color content, which can display a larger color
range than standard-definition schemes. The result is a more lifelike,
vibrant picture.

A/V Sync: The audio output can be delayed so that the
time gap between the audio output and the visual display is minimized. This
is especially helpful when you are using a large LCD or plasma TV or a
projection TV. When activated, the delay can be adjusted from 0-300 ms or
set to Auto.

ARC (Audio Return Channel): This feature allows audio to be
sent from your compatible HDTV to your receiver through the same HDMI cable
already being used to send audio and video to your HDTV. This eliminates the
need for extra cables connected to your television.

MHL Compatible Front-Panel HDMI: The receiver's front-panel
HDMI input is MHL compatible, which provides direct connection of MHL compatible
smartphones. Playback of up to 1080p video and multi-channel audio from the
phone is supported. The receiver will also charge your connected phone. Play,
Stop, and other basic operations can be controlled from the AV receiver's remote
control.

HDMI Standby Pass-Through: The HDMI Standby Pass-Through feature
conveniently allows you to access all your HDMI connected devices without having
to power on the receiver.

HDMI Preview: This feature provides a live picture-in-picture preview
on your HDMI-connected TV of HDMI inputs connected to the receiver. HDMI Preview
is not compatible with 4K and 3D video signals.

Analog Video Inputs: The Sony STR-DN1040 features 2 component
video inputs and a component video monitor output. These jacks feature an 80 MHz
bandwidth, making them capable
of passing high-definition video signals (up to 1080i). The receiver is also fitted with two
analog composite video inputs and one composite video monitor output. The
composite video jacks support 480i video signals only.

Network & Tuner Functions

Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The Sony STR-DN1040 AV
receiver features a rear-panel Ethernet (RJ-45) port and built-in WiFi that
allow you to connect the receiver to your home network via a hardwired or
wireless connection. By connecting the AV receiver to your home network you are
able to stream select Internet Radio services and audio files stored on your
window-based PC to your home audio system. The Sony AV receiver offers an
on-screen setup wizard to configure the receiver to your home's network. The
following system environment is required to use the network function of this
receiver.

Broadband Line Connection: A Broadband line connection
to the Internet is required in order to listen to select online music
services and to use the software update function of the receiver.

Modem: This is the device that is connected to the
broadband line to communicate with the Internet. Some of these devices are
integrated with the router.

DLNA Certified Media Player: By connecting the Sony
STR-DN1040 to your home's network, you can listen to music stored on your DLNA
compliant PC through your home's entertainment system. The Sony STR-DN1040's
media player function supports Windows-based PCs only. If you
have a Windows 7/8-based computer, use the Windows Media Player 12 bundled with
Windows 7/8. If you have a Windows XP or Windows Vista-based computer, install
Windows Media Player 11 software. The receiver supports the following media
files.

Audio
Format

Conditions

MP3

Sampling Rate: 32-48 kHz
Bit Rate: 32-320 kbps

WMA

Sampling Rate: 8-48 kHz
Bit Rate: 40-320 kbps

AAC

Sampling Rate: 8-48 kHz
Bit Rate: 16-320 kbps

WAV (LPCM)

Sampling Rate: 8-192 kHz,
Quantization: 16-bit, 24-bit

FLAC

Sampling Rate: 8-192 kHz,
Quantization: 16-bit, 24-bit

Party Streaming: You can play music in other rooms
simultaneously by connecting Sony products which are compatible with DLNA and
the Party Streaming function.

Music Services: You can listen to select music services
offered on the internet with this receiver. You'll be able to enjoy some of the
web's most popular internet radio services; vTuner, Music Unlimited, Pandora,
and Slacker (as of 5/30/2013). The STR-DN1040 will display station name and
program-related information on your TV, via the receiver's on-screen menu (HDMI
only). You can store up to 20 of your favorite internet radio stations.

The Sony A/V Receiver uses the free
online vTuner service to allow easy browsing of internet radio
stations and podcasts. vTuner enables access to web-based radio
stations and podcasts via an extremely reliable online database with
a wide variety of content. You can browse content by Local Stations,
Location, Genre, New Stations, Recently Played Stations, Popular
Stations, Editor's Pick, and Favorites.

Music Unlimited offers you unlimited
access to millions of songs from every major label. Forget syncing
MP3 files across multiple devices; simply connect to the cloud to
instantly experience the music you love anytime, anyplace. Enjoy
timeless favorites or dare to try something new; all without paying
for each track or album.

Free, personalized internet radio
playing only music you love. Pandora brings an effortless personal
soundtrack into your living room. Enter your favorite artists and
enjoy stations created just for you. Rate songs as they play,
because Pandora caters to your tastes and adapts stations to your
feedback on the spot.

Slacker is a free personalized radio
service with millions of songs from thousands of artists. Simply
select your favorite type of music from one of over 120
expert-programmed genre stations. As you listen, give feedback and
the station becomes personalized just for you.

AM/FM Tuner: The STR-DN1040 has 30 presets each for AM and FM for a total of 60. In
addition to preset and auto tuning, stations can be tuned directly by frequency.
Each preset station can be given an 8 character name.

Software Update: By downloading the latest version of
software from Sony, you can take advantage of the newest functions. The receiver
accesses the Sony server to update the software through its hardwired network
connection. The AV receiver tested featured software version s9327.1001.0 (as of
5/30/2013). Visit the
Sony eSuport website for the latest software updates.

USB/Bluetooth/iPod Integration

Sony Compatible USB Port: Sony has verified compatibility
with select Sony USB devices. Specific Walkman, MicroVault, and digital voice
recorders can be connected
to the receiver's front-panel USB (type-A) port. The Sony USB device must be formatted in FAT16
or FAT32 and you can playback the following music files; MP3 (32-320kbps; VBR), WMA
(40-320kbps; VBR), AAC (16-320kbps; VBR), WAV(16/24-bit; 8-192kHz), and FLAC
(16/24-bit; 8-192kHz). The receiver can recognize up to
256 folders and 256 audio files in each folder, per device. You are able to control
Play/Pause/Stop, Fast Forward/Rewind, Skip Previous/Next), and Folder
(up/down) functions of your connected Sony USB device.

Note: See page 49 of the AV receiver's Operating Instructions for
compatible Sony USB devices. Other USB
devices are compatible, but have not been individually tested.

Built-in Bluetooth: The Sony STR-DN1040 features built-in Bluetooth
(version 3.0) with support for profiles A2DP 1.2 and AVRCP 1.3. You'll be
able to wirelessly stream music from your Bluetooth-enabled Apple device,
Android smartphone/tablet, portable audio player, laptop, or PC to the Sony
receiver. You will also be able to control basic playback functions (Play/Pause,
FF/RW, Skip) using the receiver's remote control. Advanced music operation will
still need to be handled from your Bluetooth-enable device. There is no
song/artist information display on the receiver or connected TV. Continue to use
your Bluetooth device's screen to view song/artist info. Up to 9 devices can be
paired with the Sony AV receiver (only one can be used at a time).

Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some
Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may
not support all features when used with the Sony receiver.

AirPlay Technology: AirPlay lets you stream your favorite songs
directly from your iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad, or from your iTunes library
on your PC or Mac to the Sony STR-DN1040, over your home network connection.
By downloading Apple's free
Remote app onto your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad you don't even need to
be in the same room as the components or your computer to play, pause, skip,
and stop the songs in your iTunes music library. You will even see the
iTunes music information, including your track titles and artist info via
the Sony receiver's on-screen menu (via HDMI). To use the AirPlay feature
you need a Mac or Windows-based PC running iTunes (10.1 or later) connected
to your wireless home network. Your iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad must have
iOS 4.3 or later installed and connected to the same wireless home network.

USB Direct: The Sony STR-DN1040 supports digital
music playback from an iPod, iPhone, or iPad using its front-panel USB (type-A)
port. Simply plug your compatible Apple device into the receiver's front-panel
USB port, using the cable that came with your iPod/iPhone/iPad. Stored music and
music apps from your connected Apple device can be played through the AV
receiver, bypassing the iPod/iPhone D/A converter for better sound quality. The
iPod/iPhone/iPad can be controlled by the receiver's remote, or you can continue
to use the Apple device's clickwheel or touchscreen. You can search for stored
music on your compatible Apple device by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Podcast,
Genre, Composer, or Audiobook. You also have access to Repeat (One/All/Off) and
Shuffle (Songs/Albums/Off) functions. The receiver offers limited control
(Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track) of music apps on your iPod/iPhone.Song/artist information from
stored music and music apps on your iPod/iPhone will display on your connected
TV via HDMI. Your Apple iPod/iPhone's battery will be charged while connected to
the receiver (max. 1A). This unit will not charge the iPad.

Front-Panel HDMI: You can also view video from stored movies and
movie apps from select iPods, iPhone, and iPads by connecting your Apple
device to the AV receiver's front-panel USB and HDMI input. Use the Apple
Lightning-to-Digital AV Adapter
(472LT2HDMI
sold separately), the Apple Lightning-to-USB cable that came with your
device, and a HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect your iPod touch (5th
gen), iPhone 5, iPad 4, or iPad mini to the AV receiver. Use the Apple
Dock-to-Digital AV Adapter (47230PHDMI,
sold separately), the Apple Dock-to-USB cable that came with your device,
and a HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect your iPod touch (4th gen),
iPhone 4/4S, or iPad (1/2/3). Using the HDMI input, video from your
iPod/iPhone/iPad can only be navigated from your Apple device's clickwheel
or touchscreen.

Apple Device Compatibility Chart: The Sony STR-DN1040 is
"made for iPod/iPhone" and supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions
(as of 9/24/2013):

Apple Device

Generation

Tested Version

Connection Type

Media Type

Control Type

Display Type

Charge

USB

AirPlay

Bluetooth

Audio

Video

Remote

iPod/iPhone

Album Art

Artist/Song Text

Track Info

iPad

1

5.1.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

2

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

3

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

4

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

mini

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

iPhone

2G

3.1.3

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

3G

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

3GS

5.1.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

4

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

4S

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

5

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

5C

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

5S

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

touch

1st

2.2.1

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

2nd

4.2.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

3rd

5.1.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

4th

6.1.3

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

5th

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

O

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

nano

2nd

1.1.3

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

3rd

1.1.3

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

4th

1.0.4

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

5th

1.0.2

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

6th

1.2 PC

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

7th

1.02 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

classic

80GB

1.1.2

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

120GB

2.0.1

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

160GB

2.0.4

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this
doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.

Convenience Features

On-Screen GUI (via HDMI): You can display the receiver's
on-screen GUI on your HDMI connected TV screen and select the function you want
to use from the on-screen GUII using the included IR remote control. You can
easily access and manage your input devices and settings with this intuitive
"activity based" on-screen GUI. The STR-DN1040's on-screen, set-up wizard will
take you through everything you need to create and control your home theater
experience. If your TV is connected to the composite or component video monitor
output, you will need to use the AV receiver's front-panel display when changing
settings.

Zone 2: In addition to the main listening room, you
can also enjoy audio playback from a different source in another room of your
home using the receiver's Zone 2 Line Output. By using the Zone 2 line-level
outputs on the Sony STR-DN1040, you can connect an external receiver or
integrated amplifier, allowing you to still listen to 7.1ch surround in the main
room and 2ch stereo playback of a different audio source in another room of your
home. The volume of the secondary zone is controlled by your Zone 2's integrated
amplifier.

Compatible Zone Sources: Only Tuner and Analog input
sources are processed through Zone 2. You cannot select different AM/FM
radio stations for your main room and Zone 2.

Input Naming: You can enter
a name of up to 8 characters for each of the receiver's inputs (except Tuner)
and display the name on its display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks
with the names of your connected components.

Input Mode: When you
connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver,
you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the
other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch.

Keyword Search: You can type in a keyword to search for music stored
on your network PC or available from the included network apps. Simply enter in
the song or artist name.

Sleep Timer: The unit
may be set to automatically turn off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

Dimmer: You can adjust the brightness of the display in 3
steps - Dim Max, Dim Mid, and Dim Off.

Auto Standby: Auto Standby lets you set the receiver switch to standby
mode automatically after 20 minutes when you do not operate the receiver or when
there is no signal input to the receiver.

Remote Control

Multibrand Remote: The supplied IR remote is pre-coded to
control this Sony receiver, Sony TVs, Sony CD players, Sony DVD players and
recorders, and Sony Blu-ray disc players and recorders. You can also program
this remote to control non-Sony audio/video components.

Bravia Theater Sync: Sony's Bravia Theater Sync feature
allows you to easily manage select BRAVIA televisions and Sony HDMI audio and
video components with a single remote. By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the HDMI Control function with a HDMI cable, operation is
simplified in the following ways:

One-Touch-Play: When you playback a component such as a
DVD/Blu-ray Disc Player, the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically
and switch to the appropriate HDMI input.

System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select
to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers connected to the
receiver.

System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, the
receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously.

Home Theater Control: You can switch an input of the
receiver or switch soundfields by using your Sony TV's remote control.

Remote App Control: Download Sony's free Media Remote and
Network Audio Remote apps from the iTunes or Google play app stores and use your
compatible Apple iOS or Android device to control volume, inputs and receiver
function with the Media Remote app; and control your network music with the
Network Audio Remote app.

Note: The Media & Network Audio Remote apps require that
the Sony AV receiver and your Apple iOS, Android, or Sony remote device be
connected to the same wireless network with the remote device connected
through an 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended).

IR In/Out: The Sony AV receiver is equipped with a 3.5mm IR
input/output which accepts IR repeater systems, enabling you to operate
components connected to the receiver behind a closed door or controlling the
receiver's Zone 2.

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Received item, described as a scratch & dent unit. Found out it also was a refurbished unit . Item was not listed as a refurb. HDMI problems with audio started after only a week. Returned, never will buy from Crutchfield. I'll use an online seller for audio-video gear from now on. Beware of Crutchfield & their dishonest actions.

STR-DN1040

So far so good, better sound than Onkyo 805 Receiver which I had before. Easy set up, you must read owner's manual though to improve what you would like in your home. FM actually plays well, first time for me with a receiver. I like the Net work and Bluetooth features and are very easy to program.

Pros:Easy set up
Great sound
Sony product

Cons:Display on receiver hard to read
Would like to more options on the receiver itself rather than the remote
There is no macro settings which I use to simplify on and off and use of equipment

Sony STR-DN1040

great receiver at a great price. I especially love the internet radio channels from around the world. easy to hook up and get going out of the box. cant beat sony for price and quality in home theater.

Pros:just future proofed my living room ( and game room, I bought 2!) for the next decade.

Didn't work out

After reading reviews on this receiver I was excited to get it on sale. The on screen menu is very nice and speaker calibration was easy. Have had nothing but network problems with this unit and Airplay only works for about 30 seconds. Did an update and after 4 hours of watching unit flash updating I finally unplugged to reset. It continued flashing update for 15 minutes or so to finally complete. Overall very glitchy receiver. I think we got a lemon and unfortunately it is going back. Prior to the sale I was leaning heavily towards the Onkyo and that is the way we going. Crutchfield's customer service and tech support has been awesome with suggestions and walking us through everything.

Sony STR-DN1040

This receiver is a great unit. Has everything you could want for a 7.2 setup. Automatic speaker calibration, Bluetooth, connection to wi-fi. I have my entire hope PC library at my fingertips with this receiver. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to upgrade their system to a 7.2 audio setup, and its ready for the 4K invasion.

Hoping 3rd time's a charm

Sound is good, setup is easy. After an hour on the phone with Crutchfield's wonderful tech support, we found I had a defective receiver (ARC was not working). Received a replacement very quickly. Second one is buzzing when plugged in even with nothing hooked up to it and the power off. Waiting for the 3rd one now.

Great, but...

I am very pleased with the performance of the STR-DN1040, but: 1) Like way too many others, I have experienced several HDMI-HDCP "handshake" issues. Once with my Samsung BD-F5900 Blu-ray player, and once trying to play an HBO program from my DirecTV DVR. Both times I was able to overcome the problem by unplugging the Sony AV Receiver. Firmware is the most recent s9327.1074.0 dated 09-13. TV is Panasonic Viera plasma TC-P65VT60. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this does not become more frequent.

2) I prefer to use the Netflix app on my TV rather than my Blu-ray. I would also prefer to use HDMI ARC for the audio from my TV when watching Netflix. But for ARC to work, Sony's "Bravia" CEC must be turned on. Bravia then tries to "take over" my system, turning components on and off incorrectly. (I use a Logitech Harmony remote.) Therefore, I have Bravia off and use optical for audio from my TV to the Receiver.

Cons:I wish that the STR-DN1040 had a switched AC outlet for my powered subwoofer so the sub would be off when the receiver is off. My old AV receiver had this feature, but I have not seen it on any receiver available in this price range.

AV Receiver Has Issues

This receiver is everything I need in an AV receiver. I bought it after seeing positive reviews on the internet showing its extensive connectivity ability, multiple HDMI inputs etc. I have had the receiver for two weeks and everything worked fine until yesterday. The receiver has known issues passing the video from an HDMI input from the cable TV box to the HDMI out to the TV. I only found this out after looking at the Sony website. Many people are having the same problem and Sony is either blaming it on your TV or saying they are working on a solution. Today, the video from the Cable TV box is working again. Crutchfied techs recommend getting either a Yamaha or Denon receiver to avoid the problems with the Sony. I will keep it a few more days to see if it does not fail again. If it does, will be returning to Crutchfield for another brand. Note that the receiver is great WHEN IT IS WORKING. All other functions are very good. I would recommend steering clear of this receiver until you see reviews online showing that the video issues have been resolved.

Pros:Great connectivity through WiFi, Bluetooth, airplay etc. Very good audio. Good graphical user interface for setting up and controlling the receiver.

Cons:Known problem with connectivity to cable TV boxes. Video out is a flickering scrambled picture. Sony has issued one software update but has not resolved the problem

Sony STR-DN1040

This receiver is very nice. The built in wifi and Bluetooth is very good. The receiver has plenty of HDMI's and plenty of other hook ups. Airplay works fine too. The only complain I have with this receiver is the poor ipad control apps. There are three in all and none of them are any good in its self. You have tvsideview, AudioRemote, MediaRemote, all made by sony and neither controls the receiver very good and none of them will control everything like I would work it to. Having add a pioneer vsx-1021 and the controlAV2 app that control the receiver totally, I miss that with this one. You have to turn on the tv and use the provided remote to control it properly. Other than that it is a real nice receiver. It also runs a little hot!

"Hidden" features

The 1040 was a Christmas gift to ourselves, and this gift keeps on giving. Our first AV receiver, so if we are amazed at options long available, forgive me for being excited. 1) Nowhere is it mentioned in the documentation that a selected sound field is stored in memory PER SOURCE. This is wonderful! I thought I'd be changing a sound effect every time I changed a source, but the 1040 remembers the last one used. Very nice when changing sources from CD, to FM Tuner, to SAT/CATV, back to FM Tuner. 2) Internet radio via VTUNER! Wow, a whole world opened to us! BBC Scotland for a while this morning, then on to WWOZ in New Orleans! At first we were disappointed that "streaming" did not mean our PC sound (non-MP3's) would "play" to the 1040, but VTUNER has all the channels we listened to on the PC and hundreds more!

Pros:Just about everything! (Now that I've learned more and more of the capabilities of the receiver).

Cons:I wish it upsampled HDMI input. That would have been a sweet bonus. It IS possible to connect our Directv box via composite inputs and that will upsample, but I don't want the complexity of having two Directv inputs into the 1040 (HDMI and composite).
Also, I wish there was a Windows program/app to remotely control the receiver from a networked PC.

Sony STR-DN1040 Review

I just love this receives. It sounds great and was so simple to install. In fact, I like it so much, and was so impressed with the software that guided me through the entire set-up - am considering to buy a Sony Smart TV next time to replace the Samsung I have (Samsung is definitely not simple or intuitive). Customer service at Crutchfield was also great. 3 days after I installed the receiver, for some reason I was unable to get a picture on the television. I called Customer service (was New Years Day and didn't expect anyone to answer) but we walked through a couple scenarios to test the receiver and in the end he said he would have a new one mailed to be right away I got it 3 days later, replaced the original one (again - so simple to set-up) and returned the original - all at not charge to me. The new receives has worked great, sound is wonderful (love all the choices especially the concert settings!!!) and have had not problems whatsoever. Great product and Kudos to Crutchfield for their support!!!!

Sony STR-DN1040

This is an excellent product. Especially for the price. I bought this because my Dennon quit only after a few years. The sound is similar . Very good unit . My system is a Klipsh reference with three front and two rear. The front l/r have been bi-amped. The sound sources are satellite tv, blue ray disk, and a DVD changer.

Pros:Good sound, good price, easy setup.

Cons:The auto sound system does not work very well. Best to do a manual setup

STR Dn1040

By far the best AV receiver, I've owned. Took some time for setup and initially had issues with the TV HDMI not being recognized by the receiver, however the latest firmware helped to fix the issue. Had to work with the sony customer care to setup the internet radio like Pandora and Sony entertainement network. Could have been much more user friendly.

Pros:Plenty of HDMI ports, Air play, internet Radio, Sleek UI look

Cons:Setup for the SEN can be simplified even more. Not the best audio sound, i've heard

Wonderful theater receiver.

My previous receiver was giving me troubles with the sound and I decided to upgrade to a theater receiver with HDMI's. The Sony STR-DN1040 was easy to install and now all my electronic appliances are connected to it. The sound is very clear and neat. I am sure that there are better theater receivers in the market but not at this price. I am very happy with it.

Works Fine, as Advertised

I have no problem with the unit, which performs as advertised. To get the fifth star, however, I would have liked to have seen additional legacy inputs/outputs, such as an input for a turntable (which requires a separate pre-amp to use) and an output for a passive subwoofer. (I did have an old turntable preamp, so that was not a problem for me. I did have to purchase a separate amp for my old passive subwoofer. My other option was to buy a new powered subwoofer, which would have been even more costly.)

Pros:Sounds great, works well, arrived without a problem. Setup went smoothly. I like the auto calibration feature for the surround sound. Crutchfield had the best pricing I could find on this unit as well.

Cons:No input for turntable (without using a separate pre-amp); no output for a passive subwoofer. Also, the remote will not operate some of my other equipment and there are no posted codes in the manual or onlline for some brands.

Great Buy

I was looking to upgrade from my Pioneer receiver that I had because I needed the HDMI inputs. This one had lots of HDMI's, Bluetooth, Airplay, Wireless, and more. I am thrilled with all the features that this receiver has. I'm just now adventuring through all the music channels on the SEN system.

Great Receiver

This receiver is very nice with a lot of options; I have yet to check everything out but so far it works for me. The speaker setup did not work so I had to do it manually. Also, the hookups for speakers on the back were difficult to use, but not a big deal.....Haven't used airplay or any music services but don't expect it to be an issue.

I got a lemon

Written By 360mitch, Seattle on Tuesday, December 31, 2013

After reading the reviews I was really pumped about getting my new STR-DN1040 receiver. It appears you will get a great product or a lemon. I got the lemon. After 2 days it started loosing the picture on the TV. "Signal Lost". Then it would come back and then go out aprox every 3 seconds. It would continually do this until I would unplug and plug it back in. Embarrassing when you hosting the game. Then it would be good for the rest of the day. It took just seconds on the internet to learn I was not the only one having this issue. Sony refuses to admit it could be the receiver. Stated it has to be my Direct TV DVR. Replaced, No help. Replace your HDMI cables. Did that, No help. It must be your TV. Sorry, I am not replacing my $1700 TV. I took it back and purchased the Yamaha RX-V675. Everything is working great. One thing I was not expecting with the Yamaha, but the picture is amazing compared to the Sony. Because I could not find one fix for this issue on the net, I did not even think of swapping for a new Sony receiver. So if you do decide to get the Sony, make sure you can return it if you get the lemon. There is no fix for the ones that have the HDMI output issue. Just do a quick search on internet and you will quickly see what I am talking about.

A great upgrade!

Wanted something to update my Pioneer Elite 82TXS receiver and this one fit the bill. I've been most impressed with the wireless network feature allowing me to play my music from my iPhone and iPad using Airplay. Works great. The setup software is far better than anything else I've seen, and the sound this puts out through my Orb speakers is excellent! Plenty of power and everything I'm running through it (cable box, DVD and PS3) works well through their HDMI connections. Haven't had any issues with the HDMI board that I've read about in other reviews, so couldn't be happier.

Super Sony STR DN 1040

With the addition of all the modern components that make up a home surround sound system today, it was time for me to upgrade my receiver and speakers too. So after many nights researching and reading all the reviews on CNET, Audiophile, Crutchfield etc. I decided this Sony receiver had everything I wanted and needed from a receiver, so i took the plunge, and I very glad I did. This receiver is just amazing! 8 HDMI connections makes it so easy to just plug everything into the receiver and 1 HDMI cable to the TV and your done! I was very impressed with the easy set up, speaker calibration, and the sound is terrific! I would highly recommend both this receiver and Crutchfield, they were very helpful and everything arrived well packaged and on time (thanks Drew) great job! Trust me you will not be sorry with this receiver or Crutchfield's wonderful customer service.

Pros:Bluetooth, WiFi, easy set-up, great sound

Cons:None, the entire system now sounds like the system I had always hoped to have. Very impressed and very happy!!

Excellent Receiver

Receivers have come a long way since I bought my first one (1974) This receiver has a lot of features built into it whereas years before you had to hook up various add-on equipment, have multiple switches, wires everywhere, you had to label everything, thus this receiver eliminates nearly all of that. At a very competitive price, this Sony has a lot of the features the more expensive Denon & Onkyo receivers have and sound just as good. I have a 12 inch Polk Audio sub hooked up to it with a 42 inch soundbar & 2 rear wireless speakers, I think I'm in a theater when I'm watching a BluRay movie!!!

Pros:I love the feature that you can hook up multiple HDMI components to it and only have one out cable, plus the option of a pass thru HDMI, Bluetooth, several speaker outputs, 2 subwoofer outputs, Apple Air Play, 2 yr warranty, the list goes on.....

Awesome Rendition - Audio, Video

So far I have a very good product experience and delivery by Crutchfield was flawless- I played movies on Blue Ray, Netflix on my Home Theater projector. Also, I heard FM Radio, Pandora. Fanstastic. Next I will see how it works when I get TV 3D. Yet to experience the Zone 2. I like the fact that I have two HDMI output. So TV and Projector can be sourced through the receiver.

Pros:Awesome sound quality. You can immerse completely owing to the quality of experience. I can hear distinctly almost all sounds in my 7.1 sound system

The Great Sony STR-DN1040

this is a tremendous receiver. Very easy to set-up and enjoy top quality sound at a great price. The auto set-up is both easy and provides a great sound based on your room dimensions. Once you know the receiver I recommend removing the auto setting and really getting the most out of the power plant. I paired this receiver with a Bose surround system and (2) additional Yamaha front speakers for an incredible sound system. The Bluetooth is great and along with the WiFi, streaming music is super easy.

Missing Optical output, s-video input, buggy firmware

The unit seems too complex for its own good. The firmware has some quirks that make it frustrating to use: e.g. getting to the built in settings menu is not straightforward.

Pros:Plenty of digital inputs and built-in features.

Cons:No optical digital output -- many modern speaker systems ONLY have an optical input. No S-Video input for legacy sources. The built in internet services like Pandora can't send sound out through the HDMI output to the TV if that is a requirement; the "AMP+TV" sound routing setting is not persistent -- you have to re-select it each time you turn on the unit. This mode is a requirement for me.

Best I've owned!!!

Great design although the wattage is quite misleading at 165w x 7 channels. It's actually more like 100 or 110 I believe. The 165w is to one channel driven. The passive airplay is great as you just have to play the music from your device and select the receiver as the output and it automatically turns the receiver on via the Internet. Also the GUI in this model is much better than previous years.

Pros:Passive Airplay, hdmi inputs, GUI, 4k upscale

Cons:Misleading power rating. I can't get the wifi to work, only a hard line connection to my network works despite it seeing my network.

1040

So far it does what I hoped for it to do. The blue tooth is a nice feature as well.

Pros:As I said it does what it's made to do.

Cons:Too many button features. Seems unnecessary to have so many buttons. If somebody messes with your setup, good luck getting working again. Also it turns off on it's on some times. Seen this twice but not sure if it's a power save feature.

Very good receiver

Replaced my old SONY audio receiver with this one. Initially I will be using this primarily for audio, then integrating video later. I am copying my digital music collection to a WD box (hard drive) and needed HDMI connectivity. I am also using the Bluetooth feature to play satellite radio on my home audio system using my android tablet to control it. Everything works very well. I found it very easy to connect to the internet, enable the Bluetooth feature and rehook my old components. Even my old JBL speakers sound very good with this receiver. My grading scale for a new product is the lesser I need to refer to a product manual, the better the product. This product is pretty intuitive and the menus were easy for me to navigate my way through.

Soon I will be replacing my home theater receiver (different floor) as well and will strongly consider getting another one of these receivers. As far as reviewing Crutchfield, there is none required....they are simply the best to deal with,

Outstanding receiver

Fantastic amp! Was a bona fide Onkyo fan. Read some reviews and decided it was time for an upgrade, now that everything I own is hdmi connected. This amp really delivers. Love all the options, has really made a difference in the sound quality of my home theatre. Thanks to Crutchfield for great service!

Great receiver

I purchased from Crutchfield and it came boxed well and with extras that Crutchfield is always known for including. A book of wire labels was very helpful when I was running the surround sound through the walls. The receiver worked great, plenty of power and ez to setup. It works with everything I hooked up to it including tv, ps3, and directtv genie. Souns is amazing and has plenty of hdmi ports for convenience. Banana plugs fit well into speaker inputs. Hooked up with the Energy 5.1 speakers and panasonic vt60.

Great Reciever for the price

After reading several reviews I eventually purchased this receiver. It is replacing a Yamaha RXV-2600 that was retired as I needed more HDMI inputs. All I can say is the sound quality is superb! This unit is driving a 7.1 Paradigm Millenia One set-up with a Seismic 110 sub-woofer. After running the easy set-up, I had to adjust the settings as they rated my speakers as large and for some reason set the sub with a +10 DB boost and set the distance at 25 ft. (Ran for flat response) Simple matter of changing the settings and running the PBK from Paradigm prior, really opened up the bottom end. This receiver is really versatile and interfaces with my Samsung BD-F7500 Blue Ray Player, Xbox 360 Elite, and Sony PS-3. All connected by HDMI with output to 70" Vizio M-701 LED TV. All I can say is wow! For a receiver at this price this does everything and more than my Yamaha did several years back, and cost less than 1/2 the price! Very pleased with my purchase, and Cruthfield shipped and processed my order with no issues.

Pros:Great sound, versatile, GUI is the best in the industry, plenty of inputs, 4k up-scaling and pass-through, Great price for what it does.

Cons:Room auto correct is not that accurate. More versatility within input settings would be nice. Ability to change/ delete inputs not used from the menu. Having volume display show on-screen via overlay vs. on the receiver's front panel display only.